TROJ_PIDIEF.TXT
Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003
Threat Type: Trojan
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted: No
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This Trojan may arrive bundled with malware packages as a malware component. It may be downloaded by other malware/grayware/spyware from remote sites.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
171,741 bytes
No
09 Oct 2010
Arrival Details
This Trojan may arrive bundled with malware packages as a malware component.
It may be downloaded by other malware/grayware/spyware from remote sites.
Other Details
More information on this vulnerability can be found below:
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa10-01.html
It does the following:
- This trojan takes advantage of the vulnerability in certain versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader. It also has an embeded SWF file that takes advantage of the vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player.
SOLUTION
8.900
07.526.01
09 Oct 2010
10/9/2010 12:00:00 AM
Step 1
For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 users, before doing any scans, please make sure you disable System Restore to allow full scanning of your computer.
Step 2
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as TROJ_PIDIEF.TXT. If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check this Knowledge Base page for more information.
Step 3
Download and apply this security patch Refrain from using these products until the appropriate patches have been installed. Trend Micro advises users to download critical patches upon release by vendors. http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-15.html
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